A Word That Affects Her

-You better not die! Promise!

That's what Mira-chan said to me.

Promise.

I love that word.

It makes me feel like someone actually cares for me.

It makes me feel like someone is actually hoping for me to fulfill something for them.

It makes me feel like I matter to those that are willing to say that they promise me.

But at the same time.

I hate it.

I hate it so much.

I hate it so much that I could rip out the tongue of anyone who says that.

I hate it so much that I'd gouge the eyes of those who say that word with an ingenuine expression.

I hate it so much that I could kill anyone that lies about their promises.

Still.

"We'll be together right! Promise me!"

"....Yes.. I promise."

Yes. I remember a promise I made a few years ago

The only promise I ever made.

I'll see to it that's its fulfilled

I concentrated my Magic Flow in my arms.

The brown glowing veins coursed through my arms and reached the sword, strengthening it.

I glanced behind for a moment.

I saw both of them running ahead, leaving me here. I turned my sight towards the man, Yusof Harim, who was carrying a woman on his back.

-Come back safely, Luno. We're all waiting for you.

I smiled to myself hearing those words.

How long has it been?

Since someone else beside Mira and Boss showed any real concern for me.

I-

"HAAAAAAARGGH"

The troll roared trying to intimidate me, causing me to snap out of my thoughts and return my vision towards it.

It began charging towards me, but I am already ready for it. I lifted my sword, preparing to counter attack it.

I'll kill you, so you won't follow us anymore.

-...You better not die! Promise!

Don't worry.

I don't have the slightest intention to die here.

After all,

We haven't achieved our promised future, have we?

My little sister.